Today's episode was recorded on the 15th anniversary of my father's death, which I fully believe triggered Mom's dementia diagnosis. I share a little more about the backstory, and continue to vulnerably share more specifics of Mom's FTD symptoms and behaviors. I hope this helps you in some way as you are traveling your own journey as a parent caregiver.

As always, if you have questions or would like to learn more about a topic that I have discussed, please email me at mel@themelcogar.com.

Also, if you are interested in starting your own podcast as an outlet and way to help others, please check out the link below to find out how I learned to start my own podcast.

https://melcogar--stefaniegass.thrivecart.com/podcastprouniversity/

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Keep the faith, and keep those dreams alive!

Mel

Your parent or loved one with dementia probably displays behaviors that lead you to react in ways that leave you feeling regretful or even more frustrated. Today I will share 3 things NOT to do, and alternative reactions to help you maintain mental peace. As always, if you have questions or would like to learn more about a topic that I have discussed, please email me at mel@themelcogar.com.

Also, if you are interested in starting your own podcast as an outlet and way to help others, please check out the link below to find out how I learned to start my own podcast.

https://melcogar--stefaniegass.thrivecart.com/podcastprouniversity/

And please leave me a written review on iTunes. 5 star reviews help my podcast reach more listeners!

Keep the faith, and keep those dreams alive!

Mel

Caregiver overwhelm is REAL!! Instead of looking within the caregiver role to find ways to reduce stress, today I am sharing 5 tips that are more general in nature to help reduce caregiver stress and overwhelm. As always, if you have questions or would like to learn more about a topic that I have discussed, please email me at mel@themelcogar.com.

Also, if you are interested in starting your own podcast as an outlet and way to help others, please check out the link below to find out how I learned to start my own podcast.

https://melcogar--stefaniegass.thrivecart.com/podcastprouniversity/

And please leave me a written review on iTunes. 5 star reviews help my podcast reach more listeners!

Keep the faith, and keep those dreams alive!

Mel

What do you do if you suspect your parent has dementia, how do you get a diagnosis? Where do you find support as a parent caregiver? These are just a couple of the questions that I have been asked along this journey. Tune in to find out real life answers from my own experience. As always, if you have questions or would like to learn more about a topic that I have discussed, please email me at mel@themelcogar.com.

Also, if you are interested in starting your own podcast as an outlet and way to help others, please check out the link below to find out how I learned to start my own podcast.

https://melcogar--stefaniegass.thrivecart.com/podcastprouniversity/62a9d1957c13a/

And please leave me a written review on iTunes. 5 star reviews help my podcast reach more listeners!

Keep the faith, and keep those dreams alive!

Mel

"What is FTD? Tell me more!" Today I'm going to do just that! As always, I am sharing my knowledge from a daughter's perspective, not a medical perspective. I am going to share the very basics of understanding a frontotemporal dementia diagnosis.

Please email me at mel@themelcogar.com with comments or questions or topics you would like to hear about.

The information that I share on this episode can be found with a quick Google search. However, The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration is a great resource and wealth of information. Check them out here https://www.theaftd.org/ .

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Keep the faith, and keep those dreams alive!

Mel

Some days, you wonder how you are going to make it through the day! Caregiver stress is REAL and REAL HARD! This episode is going to show you 5 ways (plus a bonus) to reduce stress in the moment, in 5 minutes or less. These strategies are meant to give you a quick win so that you can continue helping your loved one with peace in your heart.

*Bonus*

Here are a few of the verses (or partial verses) that are special to me, especially when things get super hard.

Be still and know that I am God!... Psalm 46:10 (NLT)

...Weeping may last through the night, but joy comes with the morning Psalm 30:5

...pray without ceasing... I Thessalonians 5:17 (ESV)

She is energetic and strong, a hard worker...She extends a helping hand to the poor and opens her arms to the needy. Proverbs 31: 17 & 20 (NLT)

Don't let your hearts be troubled... John 14:1

Please email me at mel@themelcogar.com with questions, comments, or topics that you would like to hear about in future episodes.

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Keep the faith, and keep those dreams alive!

Mel

How do you know if someone you love has FTD dementia? Early warning signs can often be explained away or ignored. This episode will help you recognize early warning signs of FTD dementia and why it's important to to document the signs.

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Keep the faith, and keep those dreams alive!

Mel

In this initial episode, I will share a glimpse into my story as the daughter of a mother with FTD dementia and how the podcast came to life.

If you would like to hear a specific topic, please email me at mel@themelcogar.com.

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Keep the faith, and keep those dreams alive!

Mel